WILMINGTON — The North Front Streetscape has moved into phase two. The downtown block of North Front between Walnut and Grace will be closed as crews for T.A. Loving to replace underground pipes, pour new sidewalks, install granite curbing and improve the lighting and landscaping.
As of Monday, Oct. 17, the intersection at Walnut and Front streets will be closed to vehicular traffic. According to the city, during the day traffic will be able to turn right onto Front from Walnut, when a flagger is on site; however, at night the intersection will be fully closed.
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Soon, the intersection will be closed during the day until the project is complete. Appropriate signage will be in place; motorists are advised to proceed with caution through the work zone area.
Sidewalks on Front Street between Grace and Walnut remain open for consumers to access businesses.
Phase one of the North Front Streetscape Project has been completed and Front Street between Chestnut and Grace streets is now open to both vehicles and pedestrians; the intersection of Front and Grace streets is also open.
Phase two of the project is supposed to wrap by December, according to city officials.
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